Every year a special ceremony of awards is held at the West Mercia Headquarters, Hindlip Hall, to celebrate achievements of good citizenship gained by young people in the counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire. It is an initiative from the West Mercia Police to engage specifically with the local communities, giving recognition to young persons who …

Thursday 23rd October Young Good Citizens Awards, Hindlip Hall, Worcestershire. Read More »

The High Sheriff was invited to come to the start of a 3 1/2 day enterprise course held by the Prince’s Trust in Telford for young people considering a career of self employment.  Mr Richard Sutcliffe,  Programme Director for the Trust based in Stoke, was leading the course and the High Sheriff was invited to …

Monday, 6th October. Prince’s Trust Read More »

Directed by Rosalind Garrard, Shropshire Drama Company’s forthcoming production will be Peter Whelan’s WW1 drama The Accrington Pals at Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn, Walker Theatre, from 12 – 15 November.

The High Sheriff and his wife were invited to attend a special gala dinner celebrating ’50 years of News in the County’ put out by the Shropshire Star.  In the 50 years since its launch – in 1964 – the Shropshire Star has covered every aspect of life in Shropshire and Mid Wales and today, …

Thursday, 2nd October. Shropshire Star Gala Dinner Read More »

The High Sheriff was invited to go and speak to the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, Mr Longmore with a view to understand the role of Crime Commissioners. He was also able to meet the Assistant Crime Commissioner, Mr Barry Sheldon, as well as Mr Andrew Champness, Chief Executive. A Police and Crime Commissioner …

Thursday, 2nd October. Visit to the Police and Crime Commissioner Read More »

HM Prison Stoke Heath is a male adult Catagory C prison and Young Offenders Institution, located in the village of Stoke Heath (near Market Drayton) in Shropshire. It is operated by HM Prison Service. It was built in 1964 as a Category C prison for adult males. It was converted to a Borstal 2 years …

Wednesday, 1st October. Visit to Stoke Heath Prison Read More »

An extremely bright, warm autumn day gave way to a charity event to raise money for the ‘Shropshire Rural Community Council’ (SRCC) at The Brompton Cookery School, Atcham, just outside Shrewsbury.   A competition of baking sponges, cupcakes, biscuits and pastries kept the huge number of visitors enthralled, along with numerous activities to keep young children happily …

Sunday, 28th September. The ‘Shropshire Bake Off’ in aid of SRCC Read More »

The Textile Design Competition represents a living and continuing link with the Shrewsbury Drapers heritage whilst providing a showcase encouraging current Shropshire students and residents alike to expand their creative talents.  The competition has established itself as a prestigious annual County event attracting visitors and interest from a wide geographical area. The exhibition was held at …

Tuesday, 23rd September. Textile Design Competition 2014, Shrewsbury Drapers Company Read More »

The Shropshire Rural Community Council (SRCC) is an independent charity established over 50 years ago to benefit people in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. They are one of 38 Rural community Councils operating throughout England funded by the Government, Local Authorities, Charitable Trusts, public donations and membership subscriptions. They aim to improve the quality of life …

Tuesday, 23rd September. SRCC day out for Carers in the community at Longnor Hall, Atcham. Read More »

The Prince’s Trust  was founded in 1976 by The Prince of Wales who was motivated to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people in the UK. It can claim up to 700,000 young people having been helped by the trust; just last year alone the Trust nationally helped well over 58,000 young people to find …

Wednesday, 17th September. Celebrating the Prince’s Trust Stoke Centre Read More »

The West Mercia Police  put on an Open Day where they had all aspects of policing in the county on show to the general public. This was an initiative taken in order to engage with the public, giving people and their families an opportunity to observe and ask questions to the police. Children had great fun …

Sunday, 14th September. West Mercia police Open Day Read More »

The High Sheriff was invited to attend the Trust’s Annual General Meeting which was held at St. Georges Hospital in Stafford. St. Georges Hospital specialises in delivering mental health and learning disability services to south Staffordshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and Powys. It also provides specialist children’s services across South Staffordshire as well as a …

Thursday, 11th September. The South Staffordshire and Shropshire Healthcare Trust Read More »